Day 6!!

[angie47]

Ok, I started the morning off wanting a cigarette so bad but have kept myself busy so not to think about it anymore. So far so good. Being home is the hardest because that is where I did most of my smoking. I loved sitting on my patio with a diet coke & a cigarette!! Havent spent that much time out there since quitting. I would like to thank everyone for the support & advice I have been given. You guys are great. I think if I can get through my first weekend of not smoking, I've got it made. Prayers please!!!

[Mary155]

prayers do work, say one for me too, "we" do this together.  hell week is almost over for you, you'll have a wonderful milestone!

one day at a time

[JonesCarpeDiem]

you can do this. smoking actually creates stress because you always want another. its like you are on a smoking time clock and have to have your fix. thats stressful

[laurie37]

I know, I had to avoid going outside at home for awhile too. I would race out and water my flowers and race back in. You could try sitting out there with a Diet Coke and a snack if you're really missing your spot? Do whatever you have to do to protect your quit.

(((HUGS)))

[angie47]

Laurie-Took me a diet coke & a box of hot tamales out there just a few minutes ago. Not healthy but better than a cigarette I guess. I actually took my last cigarette (holding on to it for a keepsake I guess) and just held it. didn't light it, didn't put it in my mouth. Just held it. That seemed to do the trick.

[angie47]

Thanks Mary!!! WE CAN DO THIS!!

[angie47]

jonescarp-thank you for the support!! so glad I found this website!!

[jules21]

You know, I had the same thing. My spot was on my balcony, I'd sit out there and smoke and read my book. I don't do that anymore. I get a little nostalgic for it, but not really. I'm doing other things now. I read in bed. And I spend more time with my boyfriend at his house now that I don't smoke.  In a month you may think, "gosh, I never sit on the patio anymore." But it will just be a fleeting thought as you move on to some other task. It's funny how sometimes you can make a transition so easily while you're doing something that is so difficult. I think it's our brains working for us, taking care of us. Or guardian angels maybe 🙂

[angie47]

Jules-I am hoping this passes because I love my backyard & patio. It's kind of like my sanctuary. It just feels so weird to go out there & just sit. No ashtray,no lighters & no cigarettes. Thank goodness for guardian angels.

[brenda61]

Congrats on Day 6.  Hang in there.  It keeps better each day

[Strudel]

You are doing this - congrats on 6 days!